Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician

WD; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WD seeks a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain tools on a wafer manufacturing production line in a class 100 cleanroom. The role requires initiative, collaboration, and strong communication in a high-velocity environment.

Candidates should be able to work a 12-hour AWS shift, overtime when required, and provide maintenance expertise to improve tool availability and reduce wafer scrap.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent with semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong mechanical, theoretical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience with failure analysis, root-cause, and repair.
• Willingness to work 12-hour AWS shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance per MMM procedures for assigned tool sets.
• Document PM activities and maintain history in the Maintenance database.
• Troubleshoot and repair unscheduled tool failures and root-cause.
• Provide inputs to shift managers to improve PM cycle-time and tool availability.
• Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Assist Equipment Engineer to define preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Vacuum theory

PLC knowledge

Electrical aptitude

Schematic reading

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self-starter

Training others

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or Science

Military experience

Semiconductor industry experience

Tools

MS Windows Office Suite

MES system

Maintenance-related software/tools

Job description

As a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools in a wafer manufacturing production line (class 100 cleanroom environment). The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively. The individual will need to demonstrate a willingness to learn, teach, be adaptable, possess a creative problem-solving attitude, have exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be able to work a 12-hour AWS shift and overtime; as required by the management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (Thin-Films) Have an in-depth understanding of Vacuum Theory, intermediate to advanced electronics troubleshooting skills, understand mechanical pump functionality, cryo and turbo pump operation, as well as advanced mechanical troubleshooting concepts. Wafer handling system calibration and manipulation is imperative.
• (Photolithography) Have in-depth understanding of lasers, optics, environmental controls, and wafer alignment.
• (CMP/Plating): Have in-depth understanding of AMAT and EBARA Wet Etch toolsets and their operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM (Manufacturing Maintenance Manual) procedures for assigned tool set.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in the Maintenance database.
• Troubleshoot and repair unscheduled failures to root cause and document corrective actions within the MES system. Asist Equipment Engineering in repairs and system corrective actions.
• Provide inputs to Shift Managers, Lead and/or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce wafer scrap and cost of ownership. Improve MTBF.
• Provide Technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer to define and write preventive maintenance procedures.
• Be prompt and reliable to your team, and possess a self-starter attitude

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Technical degree in Engineering or Science field, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industry experience. (Senior Level)
• Must have excellent mechanical, theoretical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding failure mechanisms, ability to isolate and determine root cause, and repair.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes
• Effective team player with proven relationship building and communication skills, including cross-functional with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control)
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

SKILLS:

• Advanced Troubleshooting (Electronics, Vacuum Theory, PLC, electrical wiring, understanding of schematics, and mechanical aptitude).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train junior technicians, as well as receive training by peers
• Understanding of computer systems, software and operational logic